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Securing Foundation to Frame

Im looking for a Heating Tool that melts wire into foundation. Totally new to bee keeping, but I have and
Ole friend that is teaching me. And he prefers me to use a melting tool as he does to secure the wire to
the wax foundation. Im using wedge top bar and grooved bottom bar med. frames.
Thanks
Ronmat

Re: Securing Foundation to Frame

This is the greatest site I have seen, thanks for all the helpful information
One more question, he also uses a small brass bushing to go into the
Side bar which keeps the wire from cutting into the side
Frame, where can I get this brass bushing.
Again thanks for all the help folks
Ronmat

Re: Securing Foundation to Frame

Another technique is to staple next to the hole on the outside so the wire cannot cut into the wood when it is strung to the next hole.

Who does that?

You, or they must be capable of precision stapling...

I use eyelets and a stapler. I run the wire through the endbars and then twist the end of the wire around the "standing part" (the spool side). I then give the frame a spin while holding the wires to tighten them. I snip off the wire, bend the twisted wire against the end bar (vertically) and then shoot two staples across the wire to secure it. I then use a wire crimper to make the wire sing...

Re: Securing Foundation to Frame

Originally Posted by BeeCurious

Who does that?

You, or they must be capable of precision stapling...

I don't wire my frames but can it be that challenging to put a staple next to a hole? Some might even put two staples in. Supposing you are a putts and can't get the staple next to the hole. The wire is only going to cut into the wood until it hits the staple anyway. It is not like you are caning a chair.

Re: Securing Foundation to Frame

Originally Posted by Acebird

I don't wire my frames but can it be that challenging to put a staple next to a hole? Some might even put two staples in. Supposing you are a putts and can't get the staple next to the hole. The wire is only going to cut into the wood until it hits the staple anyway. It is not like you are caning a chair.